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Midday News Links

By Chuck Sudo in News on Oct 20, 2011 5:40PM

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  • Theo Epstein update: the Cubs are expected to make the announcement tomorrow. [Tribune]
  • Meanwhile, White Sox assistant GM Rick Hahn is expected to interview for the vacant Angels GM position. [Comcast Sports Net]
  • The Field Museum wins Cintas' "America's Best Restroom" award. [Cintas]
  • More than 700 people streamed through an Englewood church to pay respects to reformed gang member Charles Edward Bey. [Sun-Times]
  • The Cook County Board approved three union contracts. [Chicago News Co-Op]
  • Abbott Laboratories to split into two separate companies. [Crain's]
  • Wisconsin is considering limits on abortions under its proposed health care overhaul. [Chicago Breaking News]